Home to the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest (8848m) or Sagarmatha as it is locally known, the Solu Khumbu region has attracted climbers from all over the world since it was first mapped by George Everest. The region received even more fame after Mt. Everest was conquered by Sir Edmund Hilary and Tensing Norgay in 1953. Himalayan Glacier Trekking operates various treks such as ‘Sherpa Villages’, ‘Gokyo’, ‘Everest Base Camp’ and others in the Everest region with many possibilities of adding extra days and destinations to your trip. All the treks described below start and finish in Lukla, a small town having an airstrip, serving as the gateway to the Khumbu region. If you prefer a longer trek then you can start from the town of Jiri, from where it takes 5 days to reach Lukla on foot.

Jiri to Everest Base Camp This trek is strictly for those who desire a more challenging experience in the Himalayas; therefore, a high level of physical health and fitness is essential. 21 days (drive in/fly out) and 15 days (fly in/fly out) trekking options are available. Both treks offer a wide range of spectacular scenery combined with unique cultural encounters.

Classical route to Everest Base Camp We will arrive in Lulka village with 35-minute flight. From Lukla, we continue to Namche Bazaar (3442m), where we will spend one day acclimatizing and enjoying the colorful and vibrant market place. The Sherpa people, whose lifestyle is uniquely different to any other indigenous populace in the world and who are renound for their warm heartedness inhabit the villages

Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri This fantastic 13-day trek allows you to enjoy all the cultural and scenic highlights of the Everest region. It is less crowded than others in the Everest region; therefore it is excellent for those who aspire to get off-the-beaten-track. This trek has been classified ‘moderate to difficult’, and a reasonable level of physical fitness is strongly recommended.

Sherpa Village & Monasteries Trek This excellent 8-day trek offers a wide range of spectacular scenery combined with unique cultural encounters with the kindhearted Sherpa people who inhabit these regions of high altitude. Altitudes of 4100m will be reached, and a moderate level of physical fitness is required to comfortably complete this trek.